Fostering Independence in Your Child: A Guide for Parents

As a parent, nothing is more heartbreaking than seeing your child struggle after experiencing or witnessing gun violence. The trauma from such events can leave lasting emotional scars, but with your love, support, and guidance, your child can begin to heal and regain a sense of safety.

How Parents Can Support Children Exposed to Gun Violence

As a parent, nothing is more heartbreaking than seeing your child struggle after experiencing or witnessing gun violence. The trauma from such events can leave lasting emotional scars, but with your love, support, and guidance, your child can begin to heal and regain a sense of safety.

Promoting Empathy in Your Child: 9 Practical Tips

As a parent, it’s natural to worry when your child refuses to eat certain foods or seems overly focused on their eating habits. You might wonder, “Is this just a phase, or could it be something more serious?” As a play therapist, I’ve worked with many families facing this very question. Let’s explore the difference between picky eating and an eating disorder—and how you can support your child.

Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health: A Guide to Being Involved Without Overstepping

As a parent, it’s natural to worry when your child refuses to eat certain foods or seems overly focused on their eating habits. You might wonder, “Is this just a phase, or could it be something more serious?” As a play therapist, I’ve worked with many families facing this very question. Let’s explore the difference between picky eating and an eating disorder—and how you can support your child.

Navigating Mealtime Struggles: A Play Therapist’s Advice for Parents

As a parent, it’s natural to worry when your child refuses to eat certain foods or seems overly focused on their eating habits. You might wonder, “Is this just a phase, or could it be something more serious?” As a play therapist, I’ve worked with many families facing this very question. Let’s explore the difference between picky eating and an eating disorder—and how you can support your child.

From Tears to Triumph: A Parent’s Guide to Managing Tantrums

Parenting is a beautiful journey, but let’s face it—tantrums can test even the most patient among us. These emotional outbursts often leave parents feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and unsure of how to respond. But here’s the good news: tantrums are not just challenges but opportunities to teach, connect, and grow with your child.

Navigating the Challenges of Adolescence: Parenting Strategies That Work

Parenting teenagers can feel like navigating uncharted waters. Adolescence is a time of rapid change—physically, emotionally, and socially—which can leave parents unsure of how to support their teens best. The good news? With the right strategies, you can build a trusting relationship while guiding your teen through this transformative stage.

What is Sandtray Play Therapy?

Sandtray play therapy is a therapeutic technique that allows children to express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences through the use of miniature figures and a sandbox. This form of therapy is particularly effective for children who may have difficulty articulating their emotions verbally.